15 rules for cosplayers to follow
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15 Rules to Follow that Will Make You a Better Cosplayer

As a hobby, there aren’t really any rules for cosplayers. Of course, every convention you go to will have its own set of rules posted on their website, but mostly these boil down to public decency and safety. As long as you are being respectful of other people around you, you can cosplay as whatever…

10 types of cosplay you'll see at conventions
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10 Different Types of Cosplay You’ll Find at a Convention

While it’s most common to see people mimicking the exact outfit of the character they are cosplaying, you’ll quickly find that there’s more to cosplay than just that. You’ll see characters wearing the wrong outfits or are a non-canon gender. You’ll see original characters and original designs. Cosplay leaves a lot of room for creativity…

cosplay vs. halloween
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Halloween vs. Cosplay: It’s More Than Just a Costume

Wearing a cosplay costume and dressing up for Halloween are two very similar activities. For both of these, you will purchase or create a costume that you will then show off to other people. While the two are not necessarily mutually exclusive, they are very different types of activities.  The difference between a Halloween costume…

7 ways to cosplay at a convention

Cosplaying at a Convention? 7 Ways You’ll Spend Your Time

Most of the time, conventions aren’t just for cosplayers. They are events made to celebrate different aspects of nerd culture. But with so many people attending these events in costume, there must be something you can do all day to make the convention a little more interesting. As a whole, if you cosplay at conventions…

Find cosplay events near you

How to Find Cosplay Events Happening Near You (not just conventions)

Depending on where you live, finding nearby events to cosplay can be rather difficult. When I was living in DC, I didn’t even know how fortunate I was to have a handful of conventions and many other small events within easy commuting distance. But now that I’ve moved away, there is a lot more planning…